Cangxi snow pears have been cultivated for more than 600 years. When the blooming season arrives, pear blossoms carpet the hills and valleys. Local villagers and tourists flock to the mountains to admire the flowers, making the area bustling with visitors.
On a misty spring morning, if you open your window casually, you will find that countless snow-white pear blossoms have burst into bloom overnight, stretching far along the riverbanks. Golden rapeseed flowers and pure white pear blossoms interweave across dykes and hills. Scattered farmhouses are nestled among the blooming flowers in soft and vivid hues, presenting an enchanting floral landscape. Cangxi is truly worthy of its reputation as China's renowned hometown of snow pears.
Dates & Venue of 2017 Cangxi Pear Blossom Festival
Opening Date: March 18, 2017
Main Venues: Xunle Shuyan Modern Agricultural Park and Cangxi Pear Garden
Ticket Information
- Xunle Shuyan: Free admission
- Cangxi Pear Garden: 20 yuan per person
Cangxi Pear Garden showcases the culture of pears across China, local customs of Cangxi, traditional farming culture and modern agricultural technologies. It grows 42 premium pear varieties from around the world, totaling 11,000 pear trees. There are also more than 520 fruit trees of 32 local varieties and 480 native trees of 31 species.
The century-old pear trees in the garden are particularly striking. Though ancient and sturdy with twisted branches of diverse shapes, they still flourish vigorously. Dense clusters of white blossoms cover the boughs like grand canopies, blocking out the sky above.
Transportation
Expressways
- G75 Lanzhou–Haikou Expressway (Guangyuan – Nanchong)
- Mianyang–Wanyuan Expressway (under planning): Mianyang – Bazhong – Wanyuan
- Jinzishan–Cangxi–Wangcang Expressway (under planning): Jinzishan – Pu'an – Cangxi – Wangcang